Valérie Marceau

Valérie Marceau is a Doctoral Student and Researcher at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Social Work. Her research focuses on psychological distress among social workers in healthcare settings in Quebec and Ontario.

• Education:
  • Master's in Social Work (Mental Health), University of Ottawa (2006)
  • Baccalaureate in Social Work, Université Laval (2005)
  • Certificate in Studies on Violence, Université Laval (2004)

Her clinical background spans two decades, including suicide prevention and military trauma intervention. She served as a Social Work Officer in the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Cyprus, and has practiced in Quebec, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

Valérie's research interests include feminist theory, domestic violence, and qualitative research. Her publications address poverty culture and caregiver support in military environments.